The Friends of Scott Joplin is dedicated to the preservation, performance, promotion and enjoyment of ragtime within the greater St Louis area. Click our "About Us" tab to learn more.

Events Calendar

Keep up to date with ragtime events in and around St Louis! The Friends of Scott Joplin (usually) gathers for our monthlyRagtime Rendezvouson the First Sunday of each month at 2pm in the New Rosebud Cafe, adjacent to the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, on the corner of Delmar and Beaumont, on block WEST of Jefferson in St Louis' midtown neighborhood. The Ragtime Rendezvous is open-piano, so feel free to stop in and play a few of your favorite ragtime tunes, or simply relax and enjoy the music as others play theirs. Snacks and beverages are available for a donation, but feel free to bring your own or to share. The Ragtime Rendezvous is free and open to the public

July 12 2015 Ragtime Rendezvous This month's Ragtime Rendezvous has been postponed a week to avoid conflicts with the July 4th weekend

September 6, 2015 Ragtime Rendezvousopen piano ragtime in the New Rosebud Cafe (see above for details)

October 4 2015 Ragtime Rendezvousopen piano ragtime in the New Rosebud Cafe (see above for details)

October 24, 2015 "Common Ground" Concert with John Reed-Torres and Frank LiVolsi Stay tuned for more details

November 1 2015 Ragtime Rendezvous open piano ragtime in the New Rosebud Cafe (see above for details)

December 6 2015 Ragtime Rendezvous and Annual Meetingour usual open piano ragtime, plus our brief annual meeting, where members can elect officers and have an opportunity to "talk shop" with board members